17 Creative and Easy Tofu Recipes

By Caroline Miguelez of Martha Stewart Living

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Tofu is an extremely versatile ingredient that can be flavored to please anyone. You can even change its texture and use tofu for salad dressing or "chicken fingers." There are so many unlikely uses for this underappreciated ingredient. Find out what you can make with tofu here.

Tofu Kebabs with Cilantro Sauce

Isn't everything more fun to eat when it's on a skewer? And this cilantro sauce! You'll want to drizzle it on any and everything!

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Crispy Fried Tofu

Next time you have a craving for french fries, try these instead! They're super satisfying, especially when served with Sriracha mayo, scallions, and a squeeze of lime.
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Mapo Tofu

Turn up the heat on tofu by cooking it with black-bean chili sauce, fermented chili bean paste, and whole Szechuan peppercorns. Ground pork gives the dish heft, and ginger, garlic, and scallions add notes of brightness. Serve over rice to temper the spice!

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"Barbecued" Tofu

Perfect in a sandwich and finger-licking good.

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Photography: Burcu Avsar

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Creamy Silken Tofu Dressing

Here's a sauce that's as delicious on salad as it is on breaded chicken strips.

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Strawberry-Banana Tofu Shake

For the best results, use soft or silken tofu. Their high water content will blend seamlessly into this protein-packed smoothie and keep you full for hours.

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Tofu Scramble with Cotija Cheese and Tortillas

These Tex-Mex-inspired tacos will please everyone from picky eaters to explorative carnivores.

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Spiced Tofu with Wilted Spinach and Yogurt

The perfect protein to serve over brown rice or quinoa.

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Beets and Kale with Creamy Tofu Dressing

When beets are roasted, the bitter undertones of the root vegetable disappear, and the sweetness from the natural sugar is revealed. Cue the creamy dressing.

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Soy-Maple Broiled Tofu with Broccoli

Takeout that you can make any day of the week in less than 30 minutes.

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Tofu with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mint

A vegan version of a Caprese salad packs protein without the abundance of fat that mozzarella cheese brings with it.

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Curried Tofu

Use extra-firm tofu and flavor it with curry powder to create this dinner recipe in less than 30 minutes.

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Baked Tofu Sticks

Everyone from your 3-year-old to your grandparents will love these.

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Crispy Sesame Tofu

Pat the tofu down with a paper towel to ensure it is as moisture-free as possible. This will help it crisp up quickly.

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Tofu Chocolate Mousse

We bet you didn't know you could use tofu like this! Tofu creates a silky gelatinous base to get the perfect mousse every time.

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